New Pilot Sport 2...

OCTANE11 · June 23rd, 2005, 02:35 PM

So, what do you guys think of the Michelin Pilot Sport 2. How would it compare to the Kumo's or the sport cups? I'm trying to decide what size wheels to go with and if the ps2's are as good as some of the tires available in 18, then I will go with bigger wheels with the ps2's (they make a 335/30/20). :thumb:

Simms · June 23rd, 2005, 02:45 PM

Any info on them?

**_Mark_** · June 23rd, 2005, 03:05 PM

Well, you're comparing a high wear rate tire (ps2) to low wear rate tires (R compound in both Sport Cups and Kumhos) which is not really fair. The difference will be increased durability but decreased grip.

Anthony - 98 GTS · June 23rd, 2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OCTANE11

So, what do you guys think of the Michelin Pilot Sport 2. How would it compare to the Kumo's or the sport cups? I'm trying to decide what size wheels to go with and if the ps2's are as good as some of the tires available in 18, then I will go with bigger wheels with the ps2's (they make a 335/30/20). :thumb:

We have had great success with the new PS2. The 335/30/20 was on the Venom TT that trapped 210 in the standing mile.

BigCarrot is upgrading to a 20" rear and will be running the new PS2's. (PS. Carrott your check went out today)

gnosys · June 23rd, 2005, 05:06 PM

I have them on my WRX (225-45-17). They are definitely stickier than the regular Pilot Sports (they throw up gravel from my driveway when cold). I'm just a little disappointed in the amount of sidewall flex, but I'm comparing them to Kumhos, which isn't really fair, as Kumhos are designed for autoX, and these are performance GT tires, really.
I like 'em...

**V10 RCKT** · June 23rd, 2005, 05:22 PM

Which would you rather have on the snake? P2s or Kumhos? Not just for race events (AX, Drag, etc.), but 24/7?

The reason I ask is because I am waiting on 18" Kumhos (all 4).

gnosys · June 23rd, 2005, 08:28 PM

Oh, Kumhos on the snake 24/7.

I try to avoid the rain... :thumb:

Kumhos are a survival necessity with a few mods and 3.73s.

**V10 RCKT** · June 23rd, 2005, 08:32 PM

I'll stick with my order then...thanks :thumb:

Simms · June 23rd, 2005, 08:35 PM

I have rear Kumhos now. Is the car going to track like shit all over the road being matched with pilots up front?

gnosys · June 23rd, 2005, 08:38 PM

I ran Kumhos rear and Pilots front at VIR and then switched to all Kumhos, and really couldn't tell much diff.

OCTANE11 · June 24th, 2005, 10:32 AM

What wheels are you running the kumos on?

gnosys · June 24th, 2005, 02:53 PM

Stock forged wheels - I have a 98 (17 inch)

**V10 RCKT** · June 24th, 2005, 03:07 PM

Do you run hard? What is the life expectancy? I am not worried about the cost of replacing, just want to know what to expect...

QuickKid · June 24th, 2005, 03:13 PM

Another good tire consideration would be the Pirelli P-Zero Corsa.
They don't last all that long but for a larger wheel, 19-20in. they are a great choice. When they are heated up they stick at high speed, like bubble gum on a hot summer day. Not bashing the PS2's or anything, just a suggestion. They are the stock tires for the Enzo, MC12, and I believe (not completely sure) Bugatti Veyron.

gnosys · June 24th, 2005, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by V10 RCKT

Do you run hard? What is the life expectancy? I am not worried about the cost of replacing, just want to know what to expect...

they are on my daily driver, and only been on for around 3K, so hard to tell about wear yet. I don't drive it that hard, though. As for life exp. Michelin has at least two diff. compounds in the PS2, and its the soft one that I wonder about. (Yet, since they're all beside each other, the harder one should keep the softer one from wearing prematurely? )

I dunno... I got a good deal on these so bought them. I'll be monitoring them as I rotate every 5K. I hope to get at least 30K out of them (AWD car). Wish I could tell you more, but that's about it.